Sentences with phrase «general legal questions in»

Just like lawyers donote time to educating the public on legal issues and answering general legal questions in public forums, partly as a service to the public and partly to increase their own visibility, some lawyers will spend time time answering legal questions of the general public through legal newsgroups on the Internet.

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Meanwhile, marijuana remains illegal on the federal level, and Attorney General Jeff Sessions has recently taken steps that would allow federal prosecutors in states where weed is legal to decide whether to prosecute people over marijuana sales in a development that could threaten the burgeoning industry (or, at the very least, spur litigation from some of the states in question looking to keep the federal government from interfering with statewide legislation).

In April, the New York attorney general, Eric T. Schneiderman, sent a letter to more than a dozen retailers, including Abercrombie & Fitch, Gap, J. C. Penney and Victoria's Secret, requesting more information about on - call scheduling and questioning whether such practices were legal.

This standing will, in turn, lead to questions of recognition and application, not only of military law, but of pertinent state laws for marriage or partnership, and the military's legal obligations to provide co-residence, health - care, and other general benefits.

In this essay, I have referred only to the book of Genesis and thus have chosen not to mention the prohibitions against homosexuality included in Leviticus, for it seems to me that what is at stake now is not homosexuality, which is a fact, a reality, whatever my view of it as a rabbi might be, but the risk of irreversibly scrambling genealogies, questions of legal and social status (the child - as - subject becoming child - as - object), and identities — a confusion that would be harmful to society as a whole and that would lose sight of the general interest in seeking the advantage of a tiny minoritIn this essay, I have referred only to the book of Genesis and thus have chosen not to mention the prohibitions against homosexuality included in Leviticus, for it seems to me that what is at stake now is not homosexuality, which is a fact, a reality, whatever my view of it as a rabbi might be, but the risk of irreversibly scrambling genealogies, questions of legal and social status (the child - as - subject becoming child - as - object), and identities — a confusion that would be harmful to society as a whole and that would lose sight of the general interest in seeking the advantage of a tiny minoritin Leviticus, for it seems to me that what is at stake now is not homosexuality, which is a fact, a reality, whatever my view of it as a rabbi might be, but the risk of irreversibly scrambling genealogies, questions of legal and social status (the child - as - subject becoming child - as - object), and identities — a confusion that would be harmful to society as a whole and that would lose sight of the general interest in seeking the advantage of a tiny minoritin seeking the advantage of a tiny minority.

Since the Supreme Court has now prevented itself from acknowledging the question of whether Barack H. Obama is or is not an Article II «natural born citizen» based on the Kenyan / British citizenship of Barack Obama's father at the time of his birth (irrespective of whether Barack Obama is deemed a «citizen» born in Hawaii or otherwise) as a prerequisite to qualifying to serve as President of the United States under the Constitution — the Court having done so at least three times and counting, first before the Nov 4 general election and twice before the Dec 15 vote of the College of Electors — it would seem appropriate, if not necessary, for all Executive Branch departments and agencies to secure advance formal advice from the United States Department of Justice Office of Legal Counsel as to how to respond to expected inquiries from federal employees who are pledged to «support and defend the Constitution of the United States» as to whether they are governed by laws, regulations, orders and directives issued under Mr. Obama during such periods that said employees, by the weight of existing legal authority and prior to a decision by the Supreme Court, believe in good faith that Mr. Obama is not an Article II «natural born citizen&raLegal Counsel as to how to respond to expected inquiries from federal employees who are pledged to «support and defend the Constitution of the United States» as to whether they are governed by laws, regulations, orders and directives issued under Mr. Obama during such periods that said employees, by the weight of existing legal authority and prior to a decision by the Supreme Court, believe in good faith that Mr. Obama is not an Article II «natural born citizen&ralegal authority and prior to a decision by the Supreme Court, believe in good faith that Mr. Obama is not an Article II «natural born citizen».

Other possible strong candidates for attorney general include former U.S. Attorney Preet Bharara (who reportedly may run as an independent), Queens state Sen. Mike Gianaris, and Congressman Sean Patrick Maloney, who reportedly believes he could run in the Democratic primary, despite legal questions about whether he could also be on the ballot for Congress.

The proposed L.I. in question, among other things, states that the General Legal Council will conduct an entrance exam for the admission of students to the school, and conduct interviews for all applicants who pass the Ghana School of Law Entrance Examination.

The proposed LI in question, among other things, states that the General Legal Council will conduct an entrance exam for the admission of students to the school, and conduct interviews for all applicants who pass the Ghana School of Law Entrance Examination.

European law and the Hungarian legal system, current issues of business law and private law, environmental law at the beginning of the 21st century, rule of law and the Hungarian legal order, human rights and international relations in a globalizing world, general questions of the theory of the legal system.

In her May 12, 2004, legal analysis of the federal No Child Left Behind law, a reauthorization of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act, Wisconsin Attorney General Peggy A. Lautenschlager raises questions about whether the law and its mandates are adequately funded.

The General Attorney occupation covers professional legal positions involved in preparing cases for trial and / or the trial of cases before a court or an administrative body or persons having quasi-judicial power; rendering legal advice and services with respect to questions, regulations, practices, or other matters falling within the purview of a Federal Government agency (this may include conducting investigations to obtain evidentiary data); preparing interpretative and administrative orders, rules, or regulations to give effect to the provisions of governing statutes or other requirements of law; drafting, negotiating, or examining contracts or other legal documents required by the agency's activities; drafting, preparing formal comments, or otherwise making substantive recommendations with respect to proposed legislation; editing and preparing for publication statutes enacted by Congress, opinions or discussions of a court, commission, or board; drafting and reviewing decisions for consideration and adoption by agency officials.

Additional legal advice and guidance in the form of individual meetings to discuss general practical and theoretical questions may be arranged.

Rumors are that the Attorney General in Washington, D.C: is contemplating legal action against people who question the present climate dogma.

In her view, true questions of jurisdiction are «extinct in the wild» whereas general questions of law of central importance to the legal system as a whole are «critically endangered»In her view, true questions of jurisdiction are «extinct in the wild» whereas general questions of law of central importance to the legal system as a whole are «critically endangered»in the wild» whereas general questions of law of central importance to the legal system as a whole are «critically endangered».

While the Clerk's Office continuously strives to serve you with personal service in a professional manner, please note that we can not respond to specific or general legal questions or issues.

While on a general basis this index ranks the legal system of the US 19th out of 102 countries, [16] on the specific question of affordable and accessible civil justice, the US is ranked 65th out of 102 (behind countries such as Russia and Kyrgyzstan, Mongolia and Ukraine), [17] and is ranked last out of the regional group of North America and Western Europe, behind countries such as Romania and Bulgaria (the Report places Mexico in the region of Latin America & the Caribbean).

Brown J.A. chose to use the more general and neutral term «building» when referring to the structures in question — a great lesson and reminder of the important role strategic language selection plays in framing legal argument.

This question is more about finding out what legal implications there would be for processing data in a certain way within the UK, including under the EU's General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder, the nation's top lawyer, overruled the opinions of his own lawyers within the Office of Legal Counsel on the question of the constitutionality of giving the District of Columbia voting rights in the House of Representatives, reports The Washington Post.

Legal Week's latest Big Question found commercial partners largely united in opposition to Cameron's highly publicised commitment to hold a referendum on the UK's EU membership by the end of 2017 if the Conservative Party wins the next general election.

In - house lawyers believe general counsel at leading companies remain underpaid compared to other senior executives despite recent publicity over the high levels of pay received by some GCs in the banking sector, according to Legal Week's latest Big Question survIn - house lawyers believe general counsel at leading companies remain underpaid compared to other senior executives despite recent publicity over the high levels of pay received by some GCs in the banking sector, according to Legal Week's latest Big Question survin the banking sector, according to Legal Week's latest Big Question survey

The question he asks the schools is: «How often have you had a talk from a general counsel or in - house counsel from a legal department?»

«The matters to which the court must have regard include --(a) the financial value of the claim and the amount in dispute, if different; (b) whether it would be more convenient or fair for hearings (including the trial) to be held in some other court; (c) the availability of a judge specialising in the type of claim in question; (d) whether the facts, legal issues, remedies or procedures involved are simple or complex; (e) the importance of the outcome of the claim to the public in general».

This question was prompted by a discussion I overheard recently at a scientific conference about a specific example (background given below), but ideally I would like the answer to explain the legal principles involved in this general area if feasible.

Moreover, in many respects, I am starting to question, as a general matter, the wisdom of providing legal services completely for free...»

Enlisting students in efforts to tackle these questions advances their general legal education.

There was lots of legal fodder in the spring report from the federal auditor general as it raised questions about the country's overcrowded prisons and the state of pensions for public servants.

So, more than likely millennials and I would imagine most people in general are going to turn online first to search for answers to their legal questions.

Minick Law's Legal Blog attempts to address common questions, to help you in your search for answers and general information about the legal proLegal Blog attempts to address common questions, to help you in your search for answers and general information about the legal prolegal process.

Kris has spoken at numerous legal seminars, including speaking engagements concerning «Motions in Limine: Protecting the Story» (Panel Member, NELA - GA / ICLE Trying Your Best: Employment Law Goes to Court Seminar, 2017), «Reductions in Force» (Professional Association Of Georgia Educators, 2012), «Settlement Agreements and Keeping the Deal» (State Bar of Georgia, General Practice and Trial Section, 2011), «Update on Employment Law» (General Practice And Trial Law Section Institute, 2011), «Employment Law in the Trenches» (General Practice and Trial Law Institute 2009), EEOC Atlanta 2008 Technical Assistance Program Seminar, «Firing Public Employees: Lessons Learned from the Perspective of Plaintiff and Defense Counsel» (Liability of Local Governments Seminar 2007), «Busting the Cap on Damages in Employment Litigation» (Managing Damages in Employment Litigation Seminar 2007), «State Law and Other Non-Traditional Claims: Crash Course, Questions to Ask, and New Developments» (Employment Law for the General Practitioner and for the Pros).

In short, one would have expected that the reference in Dunsmuir to «questions of general law» was a reference to general legal principles for which tribunals could not claim relative expertisIn short, one would have expected that the reference in Dunsmuir to «questions of general law» was a reference to general legal principles for which tribunals could not claim relative expertisin Dunsmuir to «questions of general law» was a reference to general legal principles for which tribunals could not claim relative expertise.

For instance, one might expect comments: 1) identifying ethical problems in legal scholarship that are given too little attention; 2) identifying the most important or urgent ethical problems in legal scholarship, even if they are already given attention; 3) asking questions about the definition of «scholarship» or «legal scholarship,» what counts as legal scholarship, and what kinds of norms, if any, should apply to writing by law professors as law professors but outside scholarly forums, such as tweets, blog posts, «law professors» letters,» op - eds, and so on; 4) proposing specific ethical norms for legal scholarship, especially those that might, as it were, be part of a Restatement or code of the ethics of legal scholarship; and 5) raising general questions, positive or critical, about what the conference should try to achieve or whether it is possible to achieve anything at all.

For example, it concedes, in principle, that some questions of bias or procedure might not be questions of general law of central importance to the legal system but rather questions of discretion, policy or interpretation of a decision - maker's home statute to which a deferential approach should be applied.

Extradition: Legal Test; Comity Canada (Attorney General) v. Barnaby, 2015 SCC 31 (35548) The question is whether the Minister's decision to surrender was reasonable, which requires the Minister to engage in a balancing exercise.

When asked a question regarding the growth of risk management in recent years and the adoption of risk management programs by law firms I was reluctantly forced to report the fact that while risk management programs have increased in popularity and use amongst organizations in Canada in general, their adoption in the legal services sector has remained rare.

(iii) Moreover, «privileged communication» is defined in the set of regulations of the Dubai Financial Supervisory Authority (DFSA), the regulator of financial services in DIFC, as «a privilege arising from the provision of professional legal advice and any other like privilege properly applicable at law to the communication in question, but does not include a general duty of confidentiality».

In explaining why it declined to grant review, the Sixth Circuit noted that the defendant «has not identified any novel legal question raised by the petition,» and that the defendant's «mere «general assertion [s]» that certification is dispositive of the litigation» were insufficient.

The court wrote that the Supreme Court instructed courts in Sattva to only apply a correctness standard on exceptional questions of law, such as constitutional questions, or general questions of law that are of central importance to the legal system as a whole and outside the adjudicator's area of expertise.

Of course, that very question has preoccupied lawyers and legal scholars alike for two decades with regard to IT law, i.e. whether it should be treated as a subject in and of itself (in which case it usually isn't a mandatory class, meaning that students can go through law school without hearing the word «Internet» in a legal context), or if the digital medium should simply be addressed in basic textbooks and general courses and classes.

While the role of risk used to reside with the in - house legal team or general counsel, who was the go - to person on anti-bribery or corruption questions, occupational health and safety, and other issues, rapidly that role is also moving right up the chain of command so in many companies it's the CEO, CFO, COO, and chief risk officer.

It would have been a different dynamic if the general counsel, who operated at a level above these lawyers and was not supervising this initiative, had communicated that the company was going to use a feedback system to better manage millions in legal spend and that the purpose of this meeting was not to question the premise, but collaborate on implementation.

According to the annotated programme of work issued in early March, the meeting will open on Monday, 13 April with a general exchange of views for delegations to highlight questions from the 2014 CCW experts meeting and share their positions on the development of national policy and legal provisions as well as «expectations regarding the international debate.»

In answer to questions on notice from Senator McKiernan about funding for RNTBCs and whether financial provisions are made to enable them to effectively carry out their legal obligations, on 31 May 2002 the Attorney - General's Department provided the following answer:

Reasons given in studies that address this question included: intimidation by authority figures and white people in general; the closeness of communities leading to fear of reprisals or shame; the relationship of the victim to the victimiser; unfamiliarity with legal processes; and a fear that the victimiser will be sent to prison.

I currently own a business as a general contractor and recently was asked by a property owner I have worked with several times the past few years if I would manage his property, my question is this; what are the legal requirements for me to do so in the state of KY and will I need a real estate license?

The Court also noted that in general terms, a layman is practicing law if difficult or doubtful legal questions are involved, which, to safeguard the public, reasonably demand the application of a trained legal mind.

In addition to a general overview of fracking and the multiple legal issues fracking may present to industry practitioners, he will be discuss and take questions on potential disclosure pitfalls, as well as issues related to contractual rights — e.g., mineral liens, surface access rights, easements that may run with the land, etc..

I'm pretty well versed already on general land lording laws, and some of my state specific laws as well, but I feel at some point I will definitely need one to answer any other legal questions or concerns which may arise in the buying process.